Step 1: Cut the Paper Strips

Begin by cutting eight strips of card stock paper. Each strip should be approximately 3/4 inch thick and between 4 to 6 inches long. Feel free to use a variety of colors and patterns to add visual interest to your flower ornament.

Step 2: Prepare the Center Circles

Using a quarter as a template, trace two circles onto card stock paper. You can use the same paper as the strips or choose a contrasting color for a pop of visual appeal. Cut out the circles and set them aside. This is where you can get creative and embellish the circles with glitter, rhinestones, or other craft supplies.

Step 3: Create the Teardrop Loops

Grab your stapler. Loop each paper strip to form a teardrop shape, overlapping the ends slightly. Staple the two ends together to secure the loop. Repeat this process with all eight paper strips. It’s important to create the loops uniform for best results.

Step 4: Add the Ribbon Loop

Cut a small piece of ribbon and create a loop for hanging your ornament. Glue one end of the ribbon loop to the side of one of your paper loops. Then, glue the other end of the ribbon to the same loop. This will create a secure loop for hanging.

Step 5: Assemble the Flower Petals

Take a second loop and glue it to the first loop, creating a heart-like shape. This will form the basis of your flower petal. Continue adding loops, gluing each one to the adjacent loop to form a circle. Use paper clips to hold the loops in place while the glue dries.

Step 6: Finish the Center

Once all the loops are glued together and the glue has set, remove the paper clips. Apply a generous amount of glue to the center of the flower. Carefully place one of your embellished circles over the center of the flower, pressing gently to secure it. This will cover the stapled ends and add a polished finish.

Step 1: Cut the Paper Strips

This ornament requires paper strips of varying lengths to create its unique shape. Cut eight strips of paper: two strips at approximately 3-4 inches, two strips at 5 inches, two strips at 6 inches, and two strips at 7 inches. Adjust the lengths as needed to achieve your desired ornament size.

Step 2: Prepare the Ribbon Loop

Cut a small piece of ribbon and create a loop for hanging your ornament. Set it aside.

Step 3: Sandwich the Ribbon Loop

Take the two shortest strips of paper (3-4 inches). Apply glue to the inside of one strip and attach the ribbon loop. Then, glue the second strip over the first, sandwiching the ribbon loop securely in between. This creates the central hanging point for the ornament.

Step 4: Stack and Staple

Stack the paper strips in the following order: 7-inch strip, 6-inch strip, 5-inch strip, the sandwiched ribbon piece, 5-inch strip, 6-inch strip, and 7-inch strip. Take the end of the stacked pieces and staple them together.

Step 5: Form the Shape

Repeat the stapling process on the other end of the stacked pieces. As you hold all the ends together, the longer pieces will naturally push outward, creating the distinctive shape of the modern ornament. Adjust the strips slightly to achieve your desired form.